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Zilch Family History

Zilch Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Zyriak from Greek Kyriakos ‘of the Lord’ (see Cyriac).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zilch family from?

You can see how Zilch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zilch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Zilch families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zilch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zilch families in 1880.
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What did your Zilch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zilch. 34% of Zilch men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Zilch women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zilch were Ice Coal Oil and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Tool Maker
    10%
  • Ice Coal Oil
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zilch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Zilch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 650 military records available for the last name Zilch. For the veterans among your Zilch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zilch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zilch in 1953 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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